Deicide: Biography

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Formed:

Jan 1, 1987

Genre:

Rock Music

Decades Active:

1990's|2000's

Cultural Impact

Low

Popularity

Low

Ratings Guide

Controversy has plagued Floridabased quartet Deicide. Their first tour, in 1992, suffered from severe criticism for the band's statements in favor of animal sacrifices. Their Stockholm, Sweden, concert was canceled after four songs when a bomb was discovered onstage.

Led by vocalist/bass player Glen Benton, Deicide has delivered some of the goriest sounds to ever emanate from the Sunshine State. Their songs continue to radiate with the brutal attack of Satanic death metal.

Formed in 1987, Deicide quickly released two demos Feasting the Beast in 1987 and Sacrificial in 1989 under the name Amon. Signing with Roadrunner Records, they changed their name and released their first fulllength CD, featuring all six demo tracks, in 1990. They didn't tour until releasing their second album, Legion, in 1992.

- Craig Harris, All Music Guide